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Finding the Third Proportional to 680.63 and 1,469.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 680.63 and 1,469.25 is: 3,171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.63 : 1,469.25 = 1,469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.63/1,469.25 = 1,469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.63x = 1,469.25 × 1,469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.63x = 2,158,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,695.56/680.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.64

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